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Shyatt leaves UW after 6 seasons

University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Monday that Larry Shyatt has decided to step aside as head coach of the Cowboy basketball team. During his six seasons at the helm, Shyatt returned the Pokes to national prominence with renewed success on the court and in the classroom.

"We are extremely grateful to coach Shyatt for what he has done for these past five seasons in building Wyoming basketball into a program Cowboy fans are proud of," Burman said. "From leading his team to the Mountain West tournament championship and an NCAA berth last year, to the academic success...